For as long as
I can remember animation has fascinated me. When I was a small child I would
sit and watch cartoons in awe of the moving drawings. One of the first things I
ever remember wanting to learn was how the drawings were made to move, were I a
better artist I suspect I might have pursued a career in the animation industry.
When I got my
first computer it became apparent to me that it was now within my reach to make
animations and whilst I am not the cleverest of animators, I have found many
uses for what small talent I have.
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I am a
carpenter and on occasion I have been asked to design items for clients.
Whilst a detailed
plan can contain all the specific information involved in the construction, a
simple animated sequence can give a much better idea of how the finished
product will look
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Along with clear visual information on how
a finished project will look an animation can also provide understanding of
how a project will be achieved and some of the construction techniques used.
A clear understanding of the process involved in the
construction of the project is often very helpful when explaining the time
span of any job.
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Some times it
is just fun to make an attractive animated pattern.
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By combining a fractal generator
with an animation compiler some very interesting effects can be generated
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Of course you don’t need a fractal generator to make attractive
patterns and animate them.
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Most good art packages will allow you to make an abstract image from a
normal picture.
In my experience your only limitation is your imagination and your
willingness to play
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Faces provide a
wealth of opportunities for animation.
From a charming
way of portraying the wonderful range of facial expressions of your favourite
little man.
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To a great
way to show how a person has changed from their childhood to their
better-known appearance.
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It is also most
satisfying to create logos and banners to be used on websites or in
personalised email stationary.
Again the only
limitation is your imagination.
I take great
pleasure in making this kind of thing for others.
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Animation is also
most gratifying as way of making ‘Fan Art’
for any show that takes your fancy. I am a fan of the awesome TV show NCIS
and many others
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